Millais Nurseries
Acers
We offer a wide collection of Acers, or Japanese Maples, ranging from small shrubs with an umbrella habit to larger garden trees. All have lovely new foliage in the spring and fantastic autumn colour. The dissectum (cut-leaf) cultivars form the classic mushroom shape, but are typically less tolerant to wind. Acers require a more sheltered position out of the wind and away from full sun especially when young. They can be trained, and may require staking with a cane for 4-5 years to form the stem height you require.
Acer davidii 'Viper' (mindavi)
(H5) (Snakebark Maple) A deciduous, upright form with white and green stained bark. Dark green foliage turns orange in autum. Clusters of flowers in spring followed by winged fruits that ripen to red-brown. Requires full sun/semi shade, sheltered position. Height 400-600cm in 10 years. Requires moist, well drained acid soil.
Acer griseum AGM
These trees sit at approximaltey 200-220cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to height or they can be collected directly from the nursery.
'Paperbark Maple'. A beautiful small tree with trifoliolate leaves turning gorgeous red and scarlet colours in autumn. Older bark flakes and peels to reveal cinnamon coloured under bark onstems. Height 3-4 metres in...
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
(H6) Deep purple leaves divided into about 7 lobes, and becoming red in autumn, on a small tree of bushy habit. Inconspicuous red-purple flowers in spring may be followed by winged, purple fruits. Best planted in a sheltered position.
Acer palmatum 'Bi-Hoo'
New leaves have tints of pink as they emerge in spring, then green summer leaves turn gold to red in autumn. Handsome yellow and orange winter stems. Best in sun or light shade. Forms a small tree or large shrub 2-4 m tall in 10 years.
With the colourful winter stems, Acer palmatum 'Bi-hoo' is an eye-catching plant all year and grows to be a large shrub or very small tree in time. It is best in...
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' AGM
A strong growing, upright tree, with rich purple, palmate foliage which maintains its colour well all season. Bright red autumn colour. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'
(H5) Beautiful cut-leaf feathery mid green leaves, turning gold and orange in autumn.
Rounded compact habit, perfect for small gardens, containers and courtyards.
Takes sun or shade.
Height 1.5-2.0m in 10 years.
Best sheltered from cold winds.
Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' AGM
Fine lacy yellow-green leaves in spring on weeping pendulous branches. Deepens to rich emerald green foliage in summer, followed by bright burgundy red colours in autumn. Height approximately 2-4 metres in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Going Green'
(H6) Lime green leaves in spring, maturing to bright green, then turning orange and red in autumn. Green bark adds winter colour. Requires moist well drained soil in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated if soil is reliably moist. Height 400-800cm in 10 years
Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' AGM
Large slender upright shrub with bright orange yellow foliage in the spring. Similar to Katsura, but with intense long lasting spring colour. Autumn colour of bright yellow gold. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' AGM
Red dissected leaves which hold their colour well through the summer. The best leaf colour occurs in a sunny location. Weeping habit, vigorous when young, which forming a mound shaped plant about 3 metres high at maturity. Red autumn colour.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' AGM STANDARD
Dissected green to red foliage with a weeping habit. Colour lasts well during the summer. This small tree has an open, light and airy appearance. Brilliant crimson autumn colour.
These Standards have a clean stem of about 50cm and have been top-work grafted at that height. Standards will always require staking with a good tree-tie to prevent wind damage. Any shoots developing on the stem or from...
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama'
New foliage is deep crimson red, changing to very dark purple red. It holds its leaf colour well but will burn slightly in full sun. Bright scarlet autumn colour. Classic weeping habit. Expected height is 150cm in 10 years.
Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'
New leaves appear a lovely pastel orange, turning to bright creamy yellow in summer, with red seeds that push up above the leaves. Provides a good splash of colour in the garden or containers. Hardy, with good sun tolerance. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Best in well drained acid soil.